Kinko-tenman Shrine, located in Osaka, is dedicated to Kukuri Kamon, the guardian deity of travelers and roads. This shrine is part of a network of Shinto shrines along major highways in Japan. The shrine's main hall was built in the Edo period, and its design reflects the style characteristic of those era's temples.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Kukuri Kamon
- 祀られている神
- Kukuri Kamon
- 座標
- 34.711126, 135.2521
参拝のヒント
Visitors can take a photo in front of the shrine with the 'Kamonn no Kawa' river running alongside it, symbolizing safety for travelers.
文化的背景
The shrine's name, Kinko-tenman, literally means 'traveler's road god.' It is said to be an important stopover for weary travelers and merchants.
歴史
The shrine was rebuilt after World War II.